Australia Collection (#3)

Truganini, last surviving female Tasmanian Aboiginal
Truganini (Truganina, Trugernanner or Lalla Rooke, c1812-1876), the last surviving Tasmanian Aboiginal or Palawa woman. 1866

Aurora over Antarctica, satellite image
Aurora over Antarctica, ultraviolet satellite image. Australia is at upper left. This is the aurora australis (green ring), the southern lights display

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on Antarctica. The South Pole is at centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

1775 Captain James Cook explorer
James Cook, Captain of HMS Barc Endeavour (b. 7th November 1728 - d. 14th February 1779). Steel engraving by E. Scriven 1833 with later hand colouring, after the painting by N

Don Bradman leads his Australia team out for the first game of their 1948 tour of England
Cricket - 1948 Australia Tour of England - Worcester vs. Australia Australia captain Don Bradman leads his team out at New Road for the opening fixture of their tour of England 1948

Aerial View of Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1921
Aerial photograph of Lords Cricket Ground during the second Test Match between England and Australia, 11th June 1921. On this day 30, 000 spectators crammed into Lord s

Canberra: the swimming-pool
Colour illustration depicting the swimming pool of P&Os super-liner Canberra. Designed by architects Casson and Rendle, the pool was of white mosaic and set within tiers of sunbathing terraces

An aerial view of Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia An aerial view of the beautiful Heart Reef, one of the many stunning coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland

Rainforest, Bunyip State Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Namarrgon, the Lightning Man, one of the supernatural ancestors depicted at the aboriginal rock art site at Nourlangie Rock, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory

Depiction of a flat planet Earth, with curious little wheels for the ships to go round without (hopefully) falling off into space

Opera Bar and Sydney Opera House illuminated with projections during Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing in front of her Gipsy Moth just before she undertook a 19-day solo flight to Australia

Colourful beach huts on Dendy Street Beach, Brighton, City of Bayside, Victoria, Australia

The Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

City tram passing Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

Australia map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Park, Australia
Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

HMAS Sydney - Chatham Class Light Cruiser Built 1911-13, Australia. New Royal Australian Navy. Photograph taken on convoy by the HMS Dublin in 1917

Antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia with vignettes

Illustration of Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

Australia, NSW, Sydney. Landmark Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Cassowary warning sign in the rainforest, Daintree National Park, northern Queensland, Australia

Auto-Rally-Wrc-Aus
Britains Kris Meeke powers through a water crossing in his Citroen on the final day of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally of Australia, near Glenreagh on the New South Wales central coast

Byron Bay, Clarks Beach at sunset, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

SS Maloja - P&O Line - India-China-Australia mail and passenger services. Date: circa 1910s

Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush prior to departure on a five-week tour of the Far East, Australia and New Zealand

HMAS Ovens Submarine in the Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Continental drift, 100 million years ago. Map of the Earth showing the continents some 100 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT

Departure of the Emigrant Ship Lizzie Webber, 1852
Engraving showing the two-masted emigrant ship, Lizzie Webber, leaving Sunderland for Australia, 1852. This was the first emigrant ship to make that passage

Score-board at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 1901
Photograph of the Sydney Cricket Ground Score-board during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia, 8th January 1901

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

Spectacular New Years Eve firework display, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Road to Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Aboriginal rock art, Ubirr, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Social / Melbourne Races
Melbourne racegoers at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day

Antique map of Australia and New Zealand, 1884, 19th Century

Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity, feeds on the nectar of a flowering native eucalyptus tree. ÔÇ¿Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

City skyline of Melbourne at sunset and Princes Bridge over the Yarra River, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, Australia - Map of Sydney and Port Jackson
Slide showing a map of Sydney and Port Jackson, with the areas of the city labelled.. Boswell Collection. Slide number 5. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia

Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia viewed from an art-deco lifeguard station on perfect, blue sky summer day

Australia, Western Australia, Perth, city skyline from Kings Park, late afternoon

Beautiful evening for surfing at Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

P&O RMS Strathmore - India and Australia Mail Service
P&O RMS Strathmore - India and Australia Mail and Passenger Service Date: circa 1910s

Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Dardanelles - WW2 - Landing supplies
Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, Dardanelles - WW2 - Landing supplies - view looking towards ArAnburnu, 1915 Date: 1915

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"Capturing the Essence of Australia: A Journey through Time, Art, and Iconic Landmarks" In this captivating photo, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks amidst Melbourne's dazzling city lights. Their silhouettes against the urban backdrop symbolize the harmonious coexistence between nature and modernity in Australia. The richness of Aboriginal culture is beautifully depicted in a mesmerizing painting from the Dreamtime. This unique artwork showcases their deep connection to land and spirituality, reminding us of Australia's ancient heritage. Euphoria fills the air as Bruce Springsteen takes center stage during his electrifying concert. The Boss's music transcends boundaries, uniting people from all walks of life under one roof – an unforgettable experience Down Under. Mysterious and elusive, the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine has long fascinated both locals and visitors alike. Its presence serves as a reminder that even within Australia's vast landscapes, there are still secrets waiting to be unraveled. Rocking out with explosive energy, Foo Fighters bring their signature sound to Australian stages. Their powerful performances ignite passion among fans across the country – a testament to Australia's vibrant music scene. Iconic symbols come alive as Sydney Opera House gracefully stands alongside Sydney Harbour Bridge. These architectural marvels epitomize not only Sydney but also represent Australia's grandeur on a global scale. Returning once more for an epic performance, Bruce Springsteen captivates audiences with his timeless hits that resonate deeply with Australians' love for storytelling through music – truly an unforgettable night filled with pure magic. A map reminds us of its vastness; it encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from lush rainforests to arid deserts. It beckons adventurers to explore its hidden treasures and embrace its natural wonders at every turn. Through millions of years' worth of continental drifts, Australia emerged as a distinct continent brimming with unique flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. This evolutionary journey shaped Australia's extraordinary biodiversity.